Glossary definition

This authentic assessment technique asks students to write a short article for a lay audience. This gives students insight into one of the ways in which academics communicate their research through the mainstream media. Students can be asked to write for any media platform including online (e.g. The Conversation). This technique offers students an opportunity to convert scholarly material into accessible language. This technique could be used in combination with a more traditional academic writing task, for example, by asking students to write a short article on the same topic as their major essay.